Gilde Brewery, at 3530 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina is an authentic German brewery with a brewing history of several hundred years in Hannover, Germany.
It chose Charlotte to be its North American headquarters for brewing and distribution in 2019. Gilde Brewing actually has a long and unique connection with Charlotte — Queen Charlotte, the city’s namesake, was the Electress of Hannover in the 18th century.
Gilde’s Charlotte brewery combines the German brewing tradition and German cuisine with the creativity of the American craft beer movement.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.
Gilde is hosting plenty of events, and you can find them on their website calendar or Facebook page.
Upcoming Events
Free Live Music in September 2023:
- Sunday, September 17, 3 p.m.: Jeff Brown
Oktoberfest
Friday to Sunday, from September 22 to October 8, 2023
Times TBA
Free
Enjoy a classic German festival experience at Charlotte’s only authentic German brewery. Check soon for details.
NFL: Panthers vs. Seahawks Watch Party
Sunday, September 24, 2023
4 p.m.
Free
USSA NC Steinholding State Championship Finals
Saturday, October 28, 2023
3 p.m.
Free
Come see the Steinholding Championship competition as players fight for the $500 prize. Players qualify for their spot by competing at one of the Qualifying Round Competition partners. Find where you can qualify here.
Recurring Events
Service Industry Night
Tuesdays (scheduled through December 26, 2023)
3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Enjoy $4 select drafts plus a $5 voucher redeemable on select 4-pack to-go.
Winning Wednesday Game Night
Select Wednesdays (see below)
3 to 10 p.m.
Free
Board games, foosball, and 1/2-priced cocktails and bottles of wine!
- June 14 and 28, 2023
- July 12 and 26, 2023
- August 9, 23 and 30, 2023
- September 13 and 27, 2023
- October 11 and 25, 2023
- November 8, 22 and 29, 2023
- December 13 and 27, 2023
Culture Night
Thursdays (scheduled through 2023)
3 to 10 p.m.
Free
Enjoy artistry, entertainment, activities, and good times!
Comedy Open Mic
See 2023 dates below
7 to 9:30 p.m.
Free (RSVP here)
Thursday, September 21
Wednesday, October 25
Thursday, November 16
Stein Holding Competition
Every Saturday (scheduled through December 2023)
6 p.m.
Free
Stein holding every Saturday. Winner each Saturday receives their stein and gift card to the brewery. Male and Female record holder each receives two free tickets to Oktoberfest in Germany! Flights, transportation, and lodging is covered!
MLS Charlotte Watch Parties
See 2023 dates and times below
Free
Wednesday, September 20, 7:30 p.m.: Charlotte vs. Philadelphia
Saturday, September 23, 7:30 p.m.: Cincinnati vs. Charlotte
Saturday, September 30, 7:30 p.m.: New England vs. Charlotte
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